Guide On OTR Pre-Registration for Foreign Manufacturers and Domestic Premises

Introduction

There are various market compliances and performance benchmarks that are crafted for enhancing market competitiveness and ensuring the regulation of safe and trusted products in the Indian market. The various categories of products require obtaining the necessary certifications to be manufactured, imported, or sold. One such requirement is the Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR), which is meant for machinery and electrical equipment that are circulated in the market. 

Let us understand in detail what OTR is for foreign and domestic premises, and what the process of complying with the same is in the Indian market, through this BIS OTR registration guide. 

What is Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR)?

The Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) is a regulatory framework that is a part of the Scheme X Certification by the BIS. It is meant for several specific machinery and electrical equipment and has various safety standards and benchmarks crafted to ensure the regulation of safe and reliable products in the market. 

The OTR for foreign manufacturers and Indian producers has to abide by the regulations of the Omnibus Technical Regulation, which aligns domestic safety criteria with international norms. It ensures that the products are durable and safer for long-term use. In addition to improving safety and quality of the products, the OTR for Indian manufacturers and foreign-based producers also helps in encouraging energy efficiency while discouraging the regulation of substandard or counterfeit products. 

Therefore, OTR registration is an essential requirement for businesses dealing with machinery and electrical equipment in the Indian market. 

BIS Scheme X Quality Control Order on OTR

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a QCO that will be called the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024. This Order is meant for machinery and electrical equipment, including their assemblies, sub-assemblies, and their components listed for the OTR. 

As per this QCO, the mentioned products have to conform to the respective IS, adhere to the labeling and marking requirements, safety instructions, and other specifications by the BIS. Moreover, all the mentioned products in the Quality Control Order have to bear an ISI mark under a license by the Bureau, and anyone who contravenes this order shall be punishable by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

View the complete OTR Order here: Omnibus Technical Regulations Order

Products Covered Under Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR)

Have a look at the list of product categories under Type A Standard IS 16189:2018/ ISO 12100:2010 (Safety of Machinery General Principles for Design -  Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction): 

1. All types of Pumps for handling liquids, liquid elevators, and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
2. All types of compressors and(or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
3. All types of machinery for the treatment of material by a process involving a change of temperature and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
4. All types of centrifuges, filtering or purifying machinery for liquid and gas, and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
5. All types of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, labelling bottles, packing or wrapping, and/ or their assemblies/subassemblies /components
6. All types of cranes and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components
7. All types of machinery for construction, earthmoving, Mining, and or their assemblies /subassemblies/components
8. All types of weaving machines (looms) and or their assemblies/ sub-assemblies / components.
9. All types of machinery for making embroidery and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
10. All types of metal cutting machine tools covered under the headings 8456 to 8461 and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components
11. All types of machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos cement, or like mineral glass and/or their assemblies /subassemblies /components
12. All types of machinery for working rubber and plastics, and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
13. All types of Machines, including the machines for public works & building, and the machinery & mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84, and/or their assemblies/subassemblies /components
14. All types of gears and gearing, toothed wheels, chain sprockets, transmission elements, ball or roller screws, gear boxes and speed changers, including torque converters and (or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
15. All types of Rotary electrical machines, such as Generators, etc., and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components.
16. All types of Diesel Generators and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
17. All types of Transformers and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
18. All types of Power Semiconductor Converter and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components.
19. All types of switchgear and control gear equipment operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
20. All types of switchgear and control gear equipment operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components

Process of Gaining OTR Pre-Registration

Here is a detailed process of gaining an OTR pre-registration in a self-declaration format prescribed by the BIS: 

1. Step 1: Businesses have to visit the online portal of ManakOnline
2. Step 2: Log in to the official portal and create a new account.
3. Step 3: Apply for Scheme X OTR Registration
4. Step 4: The details will be auto-filled. Edit if there are any changes required in the same.
5. Step 5: Fill in the contact and personal details as asked.
6. Step 6: Select the machines or equipment for which the OTR pre-registration is required.
7. Step 7: Submit to register for the Omnibus Terminal Registration (OTR) 

Brand Liaison’s Scope of Work

Here’s how Brand Liaison helps businesses across sectors to easily go through the OTR pre-registration process: 

• We assist in preparing the required documents for the BIS Scheme X license as per the requirements.
• We help ensure technical assistance so that businesses don’t have to go through last-minute hassles.
• Brand Liaison assists in informing businesses about the manufacturing, quality control measures, and other essential details, as per the prescribed formats.
• We also guide businesses throughout the verification and inspection processes to prevent any delays and hindrances. 

Conclusion

Understanding the OTR pre-registration and the products covered under the same is important for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of machinery and electrical equipment. The businesses have to complete the OTR pre-registration process and unlock opportunities to stay ahead in the market. It is best to get in touch with an expert BIS Scheme X certification consultant in India like Brand Liaison and ensure seamless compliance for your business in the Indian economy.

By helping your business easily navigate the market complexities and gain an enhanced edge in the market, Brand Liaison helps ensure growth and productivity for leading establishments as well as budding entrepreneurs.